as in distinguishing
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiating
In that environment, structure itself becomes a differentiating factor.
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Hector Torres, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There will be no differentiating paragraphs for the Spurs fans.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In the 1970s and 1980s, as violent fan hooliganism spread in England, Nevin says Scotland fans tacked the other way, differentiating themselves by being nice, making friends with everyone — and throwing a good party.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 June 2026
Our tasters agreed that texture was a critical factor in differentiating a middling scoop from a great one.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
To control flying termites, King recommends differentiating between long-term elimination and short-term relief.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
In real life, Bright is differentiating herself with slightly longer hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The market has recently become more discerning in differentiating AI winners and losers in the software space.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That is a differentiating point.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Hector Torres, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There will be no differentiating paragraphs for the Spurs fans.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In the 1970s and 1980s, as violent fan hooliganism spread in England, Nevin says Scotland fans tacked the other way, differentiating themselves by being nice, making friends with everyone — and throwing a good party.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 June 2026
Our tasters agreed that texture was a critical factor in differentiating a middling scoop from a great one.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
To control flying termites, King recommends differentiating between long-term elimination and short-term relief.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
In real life, Bright is differentiating herself with slightly longer hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The market has recently become more discerning in differentiating AI winners and losers in the software space.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That is a differentiating point.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiating
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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But if the real point is to help people, the government can do that now – without needlessly discriminating on the basis of immutable characteristics.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Theoretically, Callais was a statutory case about the Voting Rights Act’s ban on voting provisions that have the purpose or effect of discriminating against Black voters.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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“Differentiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiating. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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